{"id":2049198,"date":"2023-09-29T06:43:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T10:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T06:47:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T10:47:00","slug":"california-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom\/","title":{"rendered":"California Bill Establishes Resource Centers for Immigrant Students, Sent to Newsom."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049198&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A California Bill to Establish Grant\u200c Program for Immigrant Students Resource Centers<\/h2>\n<p>A California bill \u2062that aims to create more resource\u2063 centers for immigrant students is on the verge of becoming law. Assembly Bill 278, introduced by Assemblywoman Eloise\u200c Reyes, seeks to establish a grant program to fund\u2064 Dream \u200dResource Centers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-county-that-removed-police-from-schools-asks-them-to-return-indefinitely\/\" title=\"Maryland County That Removed Police from Schools Asks Them To Return Indefinitely\">high school campuses<\/a>. These\u200c centers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-murkowski-cashes-in-big-on-democrats-1-5-trillion-spending-bill\/\" title=\"Sen. Murkowski Cashes in Big on Democrats\u2019 .5 Trillion Spending Bill\">provide crucial resources<\/a> such as financial aid counseling and immigration law assistance \u200cto immigrant students.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 bill has\u200c already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/womens-college-changes-librarys-name-over-racist-and-anti-semitic-history\/\" title=\"Women's college changes library's name over 'racist and anti-Semitic' history\">received unanimous approval<\/a>\u200c from the state Assembly\u200d and \u2064a 37-2 vote in the Senate. \u2062It now awaits the signature of Governor \u2063Gavin Newsom, who has until October 14 to sign it into law.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/mexico-vows-to-deport-migrants-from-border-cities-stop-deadly-hitchhiking-of-freight-trains-5498881?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Mexico Vows to Deport Illegal Immigrants From Border Cities, Stop Deadly \u200cHitchhiking on Trains<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/mexico-vows-to-deport-migrants-from-border-cities-stop-deadly-hitchhiking-of-freight-trains-5498881?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/16th-bus-of-migrants-from-texas-arrives-in-los-angeles-5498345?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>16th Bus of Illegal Immigrants From Texas Arrives in Los Angeles<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/25\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/16th-bus-of-migrants-from-texas-arrives-in-los-angeles-5498345?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>California has the highest population of illegal immigrants in the\u2064 U.S., with approximately 115,000 youth under 16 and \u200b350,000 between 16 and 24, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, California community colleges, the University of California, and California State University are required\u2063 to have a \u200bDream Resource \u200bCenter liaison on \u2064every campus. The bill encourages\u200b the establishment of physical centers on campuses as well. Some high \u200dschools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have already set up such centers.<\/p>\n<p>These resource centers have proven to be a lifeline for immigrant high school students and their families, providing much-needed guidance and support. Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes emphasizes the importance\u2062 of \u2062these centers in helping students navigate the complex immigration\u2062 and education \u200bsystems. By equipping students \u2062with the necessary \u2063tools and resources, they can achieve higher education and\u2064 professional\u2064 opportunities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:648px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Applicants wait in line with \u2064hundreds of fellow undocumented immigrants at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights offices to apply\u200d for deportation reprieve in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2012. (Kevork Djansezian\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, the bill currently lacks funding in the state budget. Even if signed into law, it\u2062 will only take \u2063effect once the state Legislature determines a\u2062 way to\u2064 fund \u200bit. The \u2063estimated cost of the program is $2.5 million annually or $10 million over four years.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the purpose of Assembly Bill 278 and how will it benefit immigrant students in California?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \/28\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<p>        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/16th-bus-of-migrants-from-texas-arrives-in-los-angeles-5498345?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If enacted into law, Assembly Bill 278 would\u200c provide funding for Dream Resource Centers, which serve as safe spaces for immigrant\u200b students to receive support \u2062and guidance. These centers are \u2062specifically tailored \u2062to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant students and provide resources\u200c to help them navigate the complex process of pursuing higher \u2064education and legal immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, there are only a handful of Dream Resource Centers \u200cin California. This bill aims to expand the\u2063 availability of these centers by establishing a grant program that\u2062 would allocate funds to high \u2064schools for the \u2064creation or enhancement of Dream Resource Centers on their campuses.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblywoman Reyes, the bill&#8217;s author, emphasized the importance of providing immigrant students \u200bwith \u200bthe necessary\u200b resources and support to succeed. She stated, &#8220;With the appropriate resources and counseling, immigrant students can navigate the challenges presented by our complex education and immigration systems. By establishing \u200dDream Resource Centers, we can ensure that these students have the tools they need to succeed \u200cin their academic pursuits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill also includes provisions that \u200drequire eligible schools to offer services such as financial aid counseling, assistance with immigration law,\u200c and mental health support to immigrant students. These services are \u2062essential in ensuring that immigrant students have access to the necessary resources and support to overcome the obstacles \u200bthey may \u2062face.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of \u200cthe bill argue that investing \u200cin the education of immigrant students benefits not only \u200dthe individuals themselves but also the \u2063state as a whole. Immigrant students bring diverse perspectives, skills, and\u200b talents to the academic community, contributing to the cultural and intellectual richness of California&#8217;s\u200c education system.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, providing dedicated support and resources \u2063to immigrant students can help increase their graduation \u2063rates and ultimately contribute to\u200c a more skilled and educated workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the \u2064bill have raised concerns about the cost of implementing and \u2062maintaining\u2062 these resource centers. However, supporters argue that the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom\/\" title=\"California Bill Establishes Resource Centers for Immigrant Students, Sent to Newsom.\">long-term \u200cbenefits outweigh<\/a> the initial costs.\u200b By\u200b investing in the education and well-being of immigrant students, California can foster inclusivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-committee-deadlocks-holds-up-biden-nominee-who-rejects-constitutional-due-process-rights-for-college-students\/\" title=\"Senate Committee Deadlocks, Holds Up Biden Nominee Who Rejects Constitutional Due Process Rights For College Students\">provide equal opportunities<\/a>\u200d for all students,\u200d regardless of their immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>If Assembly Bill 278 is signed into law, it \u2063would be\u2064 a significant step \u2063towards supporting \u2063the educational success and well-being of \u200dimmigrant students in California. By establishing \u200bDream Resource Centers, the state can provide crucial resources, guidance, and support to help immigrant students overcome the unique challenges they face and thrive in their academic pursuits.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, this legislation \u200csends a powerful message of inclusivity and support to the immigrant community, emphasizing the importance of their \u200ccontributions to the state&#8217;s educational landscape. It serves as \u200da reminder that California values the \u2063education and well-being of all students, regardless of\u200d their backgrounds or immigration\u200d status.<\/p>\n<p>As California awaits Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s decision on Assembly Bill\u200d 278, advocates for immigrant students are hopeful that the\u200d bill will \u200bbe signed into law. They believe that the establishment \u200cof Dream Resource Centers will not only empower immigrant students but also contribute to a more inclusive \u200dand prosperous state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A California bill, AB 278, is close to becoming law and aims to establish a grant program for immigrant student resource centers. These centers, known as Dream Resource Centers, offer services like financial aid counseling and immigration law assistance. 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